Greenovate Boston’s 30-day Carbon Challenge

It takes 30 days to change a habit or establish a new one. The Greenovate Boston 30-day Carbon Challenge is here to help you Greenovate your daily routine. The Carbon Challenge is not for the faint of heart--they are intended to be challenging after all! But after 30 days, we hope you’ll be one step closer to lower-carbon living, and helping Boston reach its climate goals. The hope is that, after the 30 days is up, the Carbon Challenge will have opened your eyes to new ways of living that's better for you and for the planet; and that you may also keep these new habits as part of your daily routine.

Go idle-free: Are you an idling offender? Turn off the engine when you’re not in traffic.

No more plastic bags: Pass on plastic bags for a month and get in the habit of BYOB (bringing your own bags)

No more polystyrene (aka. Styrofoam): Can you opt for non-polystyrene to-go options for a month? Hint: you may want to convince your favorite take out spot to switch to more eco-friendly containers first!

Unplug electronics: Get in the habit of unplugging electronics when they aren’t in use (that includes your phone charger next to your bed!)